For gold in phisike is a cordial; Therefore he loved gold in special.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gold in medicine is a remedy, so he especially loved gold.
- In plain terms
- He loved gold because it was thought to heal.
- What can you take from it?
- Value aligns with perceived benefit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we value gold?
- Is wealth truly healing?
Another view
Gold does not actually heal medical conditions.
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